As the population is advancing in age and Diabetes has become more prevelent, a vast amount of patients are presenting to my office for a Diabetic Foot Exam.
The purpose of the exam is to keep a patient's feet healthy and to keep the patient active for as long as possible.
The exam begins by evaluating the lower extremity skin texture, tone and coloration.
The pulses are evaluated to help determine if adequate blood flow is getting down to the feet.
The superficial nerves are evaluated as some Diabetic patients describe feelings of stinging, burning or throbbing pain, tingling or even a loss of sensation.
A thorough examination of the toenails, interspace of the toes and plantar feet is performed.
I also discuss diet, exercise and smoking cessation as applicable with my patients.
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